What Is Ulli Theeyal, A Shallot-Based Kerala Curry? Try This Quick Recipe At Home

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Ulli Theeyal

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Ingredients

[{"selector":"#anim-4f68910d-494e-4551-b092-315549e0b500 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-14.189680015262503%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] -Shallots -Grated coconut: 1 cup -Coriander seeds: 1 tsp -Peppercorns: 1 tsp -Red chillies: 3 (for roasting) -Green chillies: 1 -Tamarind water: to taste -Oil: 2 tbsp -Salt: to taste -Turmeric powder: 1/2 tsp -Mustard seeds: 1 tsp -Curry leaves: few -Red chillies (for tempering): optional Credits: flavour.finds_by_udaya/ Instagram

Step 1

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Step 2

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Step 3

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Step 4

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Step 5

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Serve Hot

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